Passt

Hosting a party at my house tomorrow night. How long do you think it will take? I could help tomorrow early if that would help you.

Silentj

Im going to get the extended bolts now. I may wait until tomorrow since it not going to be light for much longer. I may just start taking everything apart. We'll see.

Justin, how do I make the Pitman arm is lined up to be straight and have even turns for both sides?

Leefer1977

If you go with tomarrow I'll have my son but it's no big as to the distance I just need to know where to go

Silentj

Tomorrow is a go for operation Durango. Clown is already in. Anyone who wants to help/learn is more than welcome. Just PM me and I'll shoot you my address. We are starting at 1130.

dukie564

there's a key in the pitman arm shaft as well as the input shaft - it's idiot proof.

something to add though - DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT let the steering wheel get spun freely. It's hard to resist, but don't do it or you'll break the clockspring and be in for a world of hurt.

NewKindOfClown

How much room to play is there before risking damage? I'd guess don't turn it more than you would while driving?

dukie564

yea, i wouldn't turn it at all though. I tied mine down with a piece of rope so it couldn't get turned accidently.

Silentj

I'm assuming you mean while it's apart, right?

dukie564

yes

Tattookid85

I hope he likes it

Pudgy Fingers

I think it's too late but if anyone is going to a JY any time soon I broke the plastic piece that surrounds the rear hatch latching mechanism. Hope the pictures help. Not sure exactly what I need to replace.

pulltabmike

Not sure about the XJ's, but the steering shaft was a TIGHT fit on my ZJ. I sprayed down the slider and worked the shaft up as far as it would go, then slid box in, bolted to frame and then bolted steering shaft down.
If you got a JY box, once you have "burped" your PS system (No bubbles in PS reservoir after turning wheels lock to lock several times), drain your PS fluid, put new in and do it again. This will make sure any moisture that may have made it into the donor box is removed.

pulltabmike

We had a blast. Just ordered another one + bigger batteries so I don't have to sit there watching him have all of the fun

Silentj

I got the bolts lose on everything except the PS fluid hoses. How in the hell do you get a wrench on the one on the left closest to the engine. That thing is so close to the other fitting i can't get anything on it. I'm really not trying to break a line.

dukie564

i used a super short stubby crescent on it, and gave it a good whack to loosen it. It was a PITA. Have fun.